The document discusses the poor quality of modern diets and processed foods. It notes that 90% of food budgets are spent on processed, packaged foods rather than nourishing foods. Cultures that rely heavily on processed foods have high rates of chronic disease. Many substances in processed foods, such as MSG, nitrates, and potassium bromate, are not nourishing but actually harmful, causing issues like headaches, cancer, and leukemia. The document encourages choosing natural, whole foods without harmful additives instead.

1. If it’s not food, don’t eat it! PART 1 Eating-for-Health Slideshows Kelly Hayford, CNC ~ Author: If It’s Not Food, Don’t Eat It!

2. WHAT WE EAT and the amount we eat, have changed more in the last 40 years than they have in the last 40,000 . Kelly Hayford, CNC ~ Author: If It’s Not Food, Don’t Eat It! If It’s Not Food, Don’t Eat It! – Part 1

3. 90% of food budget dollars are spent on PROCESSED , packaged fake food. Kelly Hayford, CNC ~ Author: If It’s Not Food, Don’t Eat It! If It’s Not Food, Don’t Eat It! – Part 1

4. Kelly Hayford, CNC ~ Author: If It’s Not Food, Don’t Eat It! MODERN CULTURES that eat mostly poor-quality processed foods, have skyrocketing rates of chronic degenerative dis -ease. If It’s Not Food, Don’t Eat It! – Part 1

5. Kelly Hayford, CNC ~ Author: If It’s Not Food, Don’t Eat It! We have lost sight of what FOOD is —something that is nourishing to the body. If It’s Not Food, Don’t Eat It! – Part 1

6. food (fo ō d) n. 1. any nourishing substance that is eaten, drunk, or otherwise taken into the body to sustain life , provide energy, promote growth, and repair. -- American Heritage Dictionary Kelly Hayford, CNC ~ Author: If It’s Not Food, Don’t Eat It! If It’s Not Food, Don’t Eat It! – Part 1

7. If it’s not NOURISHING , it’s not food! Kelly Hayford, CNC ~ Author: If It’s Not Food, Don’t Eat It! If It’s Not Food, Don’t Eat It! – Part 1

8. EATING-FOR-HEALTH GUIDELINE #1 If it’s not food, don’t eat it! Kelly Hayford, CNC ~ Author: If It’s Not Food, Don’t Eat It! If It’s Not Food, Don’t Eat It! – Part 1

9. … and if you do , wait a long time before you do it again so your body can RECOVER! Kelly Hayford, CNC ~ Author: If It’s Not Food, Don’t Eat It! If It’s Not Food, Don’t Eat It! – Part 1

10. Kelly Hayford, CNC ~ Author: If It’s Not Food, Don’t Eat It! MANY substances found in our food today are not nourishing — but actually HARMFUL to our bodies. If It’s Not Food, Don’t Eat It! – Part 1

11. … the average American consumes about 5 lbs. of food ADDITIVES per year. Kelly Hayford, CNC ~ Author: If It’s Not Food, Don’t Eat It! If It’s Not Food, Don’t Eat It! – Part 1

12. Monosodium Glutamate — also known as MSG — is a neuro-toxic flavor enhancer added to an estimated 60-90% of processed pseudo -foods. Kelly Hayford, CNC ~ Author: If It’s Not Food, Don’t Eat It! If It’s Not Food, Don’t Eat It! – Part 1

14. MSG is hidden under more than 27 different names such as autolyzed yeast extract , seasonings & natural flavorings . Kelly Hayford, CNC ~ Author: If It’s Not Food, Don’t Eat It! If It’s Not Food, Don’t Eat It! – Part 1

15. Kelly Hayford, CNC ~ Author: If It’s Not Food, Don’t Eat It! Potassium bromate is a cancer-causing agent added to some white flour , breads & rolls to increase volume. If It’s Not Food, Don’t Eat It! – Part 1

16. Nitrates & nitrites are carcinogenic preservatives added to processed meat products such as HOT DOGS , cold cuts & sausages. Kelly Hayford, CNC ~ Author: If It’s Not Food, Don’t Eat It! If It’s Not Food, Don’t Eat It! – Part 1

17. Children eating 12 hotdogs or more per month have 9 times the risk of developing LEUKEMIA . -- University of California Medical School Kelly Hayford, CNC ~ Author: If It’s Not Food, Don’t Eat It! If It’s Not Food, Don’t Eat It! – Part 1

18. Women who ate approx. 1 slice of processed meat 2-3 times a week for a decade were 50% more likely to develop colon CANCER. -- Michigan State University Study Kelly Hayford, CNC ~ Author: If It’s Not Food, Don’t Eat It! If It’s Not Food, Don’t Eat It! – Part 1

19. Fortunately, natural brand processed foods that DO NOT contain harmful additives are now widely available. Kelly Hayford, CNC ~ Author: If It’s Not Food, Don’t Eat It! If It’s Not Food, Don’t Eat It! – Part 1

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